Dehradun, April 4 -- In a significant move that may ensure sustainable water supply for the next three decades, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today directed officials to formulate a long-term action plan in this regard. These directions were issued by the CM while chairing a high-level meeting on drinking water and water resources held at the Secretariat, here, today. Emphasising rainwater conservation and recharge of groundwater, he asked the authorities to integrate public participation and expert recommendations into future strategies.

During the meeting, Dhami stressed upon the importance of creating separate concrete plans for drinking water, water storage, and conservation to meet the needs of both the next 10 years (Mid Term ...